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Good news on Felipe Massa today. Rubens Barrichello said on his Twitter page: Felipe can walk and talks normally

We hope that Massa is now well on his way to a full recovery

What is the latest on the eye injury, Ed? Rumours abound!!

Julian Mayo wrote:What is the latest on the eye injury, Ed? Rumours abound!!

Last i saw was that Phillipe can see and the eye appears to have escaped serious injury

There is no confirmed news about his left eye although his doctor has been quoted that his eye is fine.

Latest on Massa from Barrichello is that he has been moved to a normal room and is doing really well.

Ed wrote:There is no confirmed news about his left eye although his doctor has been quoted that his eye is fine.

Latest on Massa from Barrichello is that he has been moved to a normal room and is doing really well.

compared to the possibilities, I don't care if he never drives a car again, as long as he can lead a normal life with his family. Losing an eye leads to severe impediments.

Julian Mayo wrote:

Ed wrote:There is no confirmed news about his left eye although his doctor has been quoted that his eye is fine.

Latest on Massa from Barrichello is that he has been moved to a normal room and is doing really well.

compared to the possibilities, I don't care if he never drives a car again, as long as he can lead a normal life with his family. Losing an eye leads to severe impediments.

Like?

getting blindsided.

Julian Mayo wrote:getting blindsided.

loss of depth perception, loss of peripheral vision.......

mlittle wrote:

Julian Mayo wrote:getting blindsided.

loss of depth perception, loss of peripheral vision.......

yup.
If anyone thinks it's no big deal, wear an eye patch for 1 day, BUT, do not try and drive.

OK, so.....
I am not allowed to fly a pessna (or any other aircraft other than radio controlled)
I wont be able to get a Super license (fat chance of that ever happening anyway)
I am however allowed to drive
I can still ride a bike
I can still run
I can hold things in 2 hands (usually a beer in one and something else in the other.)
I can swim
I can still participate in most sports
I cut the lawn with a push mower.
I have a Wife and Kids
I think I lead a pretty normal life.

This is weird, I cant think of any thing where losing an eye has been an impediment of any sort, let alone severe.. Oh wait, I know, I don't get the full effect of 3D movies.......

GhoGho wrote:OK, so.....
I am not allowed to fly a pessna (or any other aircraft other than radio controlled)
I wont be able to get a Super license (fat chance of that ever happening anyway)
I am however allowed to drive
I can still ride a bike
I can still run
I can hold things in 2 hands (usually a beer in one and something else in the other.)
I can swim
I can still participate in most sports
I cut the lawn with a push mower.
I have a Wife and Kids
I think I lead a pretty normal life.

This is weird, I cant think of any thing where losing an eye has been an impediment of any sort, let alone severe.. Oh wait, I know, I don't get the full effect of 3D movies.......

try putting your beer down in a hurry when someone offers you a bourbon.
I had to wear an eye patch for a week. Don't drive !!. (Admittedly it was my master eye)

The latest on Massa is that he is recovering well and is expected to fly back to Brazil this weekend.

His doctor is pleased with his progress and expects a full recovery

Related: Massa to return home to Brazil on Sunday

It's good to hear that Massa is doing well. I wish him all the best and hope that he does make a full recovery.

It's great to hear that he is doing well. I heard that he was going back to Brazil to recover...I hope we returns soon and in good condition to race again.

coldautumn wrote:It's great to hear that he is doing well. I heard that he was going back to Brazil to recover...I hope we returns soon and in good condition to race again.